Person
Hadith narrator

Muḥammad ibn ʿAbdullāh ibn Abī ʿAdī

محمد بن عبد الله بن أبي عدي
767 CE – 848 CE (150 AH – 234 AH)(aged ~81) Born in Baghdad Died in Baghdad

Muḥammad ibn ʿAbdullāh ibn Abī ʿAdī was a prominent hadith scholar and narrator from Baghdad, renowned for his reliability and extensive knowledge in the early Islamic period.

Muḥammad ibn ʿAbdullāh ibn Abī ʿAdī belonged to the early generations of Islamic scholars, specifically known for his contributions to hadith transmission. He lived during the Abbasid era in Baghdad, a major centre of Islamic learning. He was highly regarded for his trustworthiness and deep understanding of hadith literature, which made him a key figure in preserving the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad. His narrations are frequently cited by later scholars, reflecting his significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence and theology. He died in Baghdad, leaving behind a legacy as one of the reliable transmitters of prophetic traditions.

Significance

He is significant for his reliability and extensive contributions to the transmission of hadith in early Islamic scholarship.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition as a reliable and trustworthy hadith narrator.
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Generation 4
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is a key transmitter in the 4th generation, cited in many hadith collections.

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